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Nov 10 2017

The American Medical Association is investing $15 million in a startup incubator called Health 2047, with hopes it will provide technology solutions to help physicians.

http://www.healthcareitnews.com/news/ama-invests-15-million-launch-silicon-valley-innovation-hub-health2047
Nov 10 2017

2018 Medicare Final Rule on Physician Reimbursement

https://s3.amazonaws.com/public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2017-23953.pdf
Nov 10 2017

A study in the Journal of Health Economics finds that a Danish policy encouraging same-day hospital discharge for uncomplicated births decreases the child's future scholastic performance and leads to more readmissions.

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0167629616302351
Nov 09 2017

Eye Care Leaders, which offers a suite of software and services to support eye care practices, keeps an eye on the future with a keen vision, acquiring iMedicWare, which offers revenue cycle software for ophthalmologists and optometrists.

http://eyecareleaders.com/2017/10/16/eye-care-leaders-acquires-imedicware-to-launch-fully-integrated-technology-platform-for-ophthalmology/
Nov 09 2017

Large health care IT vendor Harris Healthcare has acquired Clinix Medical Information Systems which offers billing software for providers.

http://www.harriscomputer.com/en/news/?date=1508472000&article=harris-rsquo-us-healthcare-group-acquires-clinix-medical-information-systems-llc-
Nov 09 2017

Germany-based Ada Health has raised $47 million for its app that use artificial intelligence to help patients manage health and interact with providers.

http://www.businessinsider.com/investors-have-backed-an-ai-doctor-app-called-ada-with-47-million-2017-10
Nov 08 2017

Epstein Becker Green state law survey for tele-behavioral health.

http://www.ebglaw.com/content/uploads/2017/10/EPSTEIN-BECKER-GREEN-2017-APPENDIX-50-STATE-TELEMENTAL-HEALTH-SURVEY1.pdf
Nov 08 2017

Okay, this will be fun.  Roman, an online men's health platform with an initial focus on erectile dysfunction, raises a stiff, potent $3.1 million in initial funding, with a hard sell to investors.

http://www.mobihealthnews.com/content/mens-health-platform-roman-launches-31m
Nov 08 2017

UK-based Doctorlink has raised over 20 million pounds for its app that helps patients schedule surgeries and interact with physicians regarding them.

https://techcrunch.com/2017/10/24/doctorlink/
Nov 08 2017

iVinci Health is rebranding as VisitPay, and has raised a new round of funding for its patient payment services.

http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20171107005707/en/iVinci-Health-Rebrands-VisitPay-Raises-Funds-Fuel
Nov 08 2017

WPP Health & Wellness, a health marketing communications firm, has powerfully invested in Mighty Proud Media, which operates a site called The Mighty for patients with serious disabilities and health challenges.

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/wpp-health--wellness-and-the-mighty-forge-patient-centered-investment-partnership-300545218.html
Nov 08 2017

Mobile health app developer Vitalhub and mental health and long-term care software company B Sharp have merged, planning to make beautiful music together.

http://vitalhub.com/2017/10/05/vitalhub-corp-announces-completion-of-the-acquisition-of-b-sharp-technologies-inc/
Nov 07 2017

Zelis Healthcare, which offers "claim integrity" services to payers, has acquired EthiCare Advisors, which provides high-dollar claim reviews.

http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20171106005761/en/Zelis®-Healthcare-Announces-Acquisition-EthiCare-Advisors
Nov 06 2017

Provider-sponsored health plan McLaren Health is expanding into Indiana by acquiring  MDwise, which has 350,000 members in the state.

http://www.fiercehealthcare.com/finance/mclaren-health-care-mergers-and-acquisitions-mdwise-provider-sponsored-insurance?mkt_tok=eyJpIjoiT1RneE1ERmxaR0k0T0RsayIsInQiOiJJcU43RjBHTjVIK1lBc3FVK1Z3MnNZS0JnRHNreG1FRUlySTUrV21qdHExcEV0ZFBndmtvcWNBZlhrNkdKaHhGQ2hRalUrZVQrcFBnOXhlUEp0eFlFWDZyQTVlSVZqc0dlZUROaUNCRWxOUnVJQUx4a01TTG9cL0dZVWMzREJoQ20ifQ%3D%3D&mrkid=635530&utm_medium=nl&utm_source=internal
Nov 06 2017

Twine Health ropes in $1.5 million in fresh funding, stringing along investors for their wellness app and tying up their money.

https://www.pehub.com/2017/11/twine-health-pulls-in-1-5-mln/
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